Didn't know where to post this, so if this isn't the right place, let me know.

Anyways, I have a bike with leather Bates handleba tape, and rainy season is coming to Socal soon. Last year, when it rained, I just used the mt. bike, but this year I'm not. Is there anything I need to do to protect the leather tape? I have a rain cover on the seat, but am unsure of what, if anything, I can do to protect the seat besides applying mink oil (already done). Anyone konw?